Broadway Tweets in Response to Obama’s Support Of Marriage Equality

From Playbill:

Ricky Martin@ricky_martin
I applaud President @barackobama for affirming that ALL Americans should enjoy equal rights. Historic! I will be a very proud host on Monday

Will Swenson@thewillswenson
So proud of @BarackObama today. Hoping today’s announcement doesn’t destroy my “traditional” marriage coming up. (he said sarcastically)

Jesse Tyler Ferguson@jessetyler
With @MichelleObama & @JustinMikita permission I would like to marry @BarackObama right now!

Read them all here

History Repeats Itself

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From wipe out homophobia on Facebook

Obama’s Words “Historic”

From Frank Bruni at the NYT:

“So hooray for all of us. At a time when it’s often hard to feel anything but cynicism about those who govern us and about government itself, we were just treated to something that looks, to these eyes, like leadership — and maybe even bravery.”

Read the article here

It’s Nothing New

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From Wipeout Homophobia on Facebook

Bush Solicitor General Ted Olson Hails Obama Gay Marriage Shift

From the GOP Atty that argued against Prop 8. Read the full article here.

“The president said in 1996 that he would support legalizing gay marriage, and 16 years later became the first Oval Office holder to do just that,” writes Michelle Goldberg

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Marriage News Update

From AFER

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On gay marriage, Obama is leading the world and catching up at the same time

from the AP

“This is incredibly important, it’s excellent news. The United States is a global leader on everything, and that includes gay rights,” said Julio Moreira, president of the Rio de Janeiro-based Arco-Iris gay rights group. “This will force other nations like Brazil to move forward with more progressive policies.”

Civil Unions Bill To Get Special Session

Civil Unions Bill To Get Special Session:

More good news!

“Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper plans to call a special legislative session that will include debate on a civil unions proposal.The measure died Tuesday for lack of a vote as the current legislative session wound”

Obama’s Evolution is Complete

Obama’s Evolution is Complete :

“…I’ve just concluded that for me personally it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same sex couples should be able to get married.”

Obama supports Marriage Equality!!!!

More soon.